Restaurant foot traffic on the rise

May 25, 2023

Foot traffic has increased when it comes to restaurants as consumers are prioritizing dining when it comes to discretionary spending.

Hopdoddy tests AI to improve guest, team experience

May 24, 2023

Hopdoddy, a fast casual burger brand based in Austin, has tapped Kea, a cashier in the cloud and provider of AI operations, to help the brand streamline its…

Groucho's Deli wins Excellence in Guest Experience award

May 24, 2023

South Carolina-based Groucho's Deli, which was founded in 1941 and is still family-owned, is the winner of FastCasual's inaugural Excellence in Guest…

Chipotle wins 2023 Excellence in Food Safety Award

May 23, 2023

Mod Pizza and Five Guys took home honorable mention for their food safety efforts.

Dave's Hot Chicken named FastCasual's Top 100 Mover & Shaker

2023 is the year of the chicken chain.

Near's New State of Global Consumer Behavior Survey

Near’s State of Global Consumer Behavior Survey Reveals 60% of Leaders Are Rethinking Business Strategy Based on Consumer Behavior in Past Year; 70% Concerned…

2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

A few things every brand on this list, chicken-focused or not, have in common, is a dedication to innovation, nimbleness and creativity. Those three attributes…

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Linerless Label Paper Vs. Traditional Label Paper: Which Is Right For Your Business?

Learn about the various types of label paper and their respective applications and advantages to empower you to make an informed decision.

2023 Fast Casual Perfect Pitch open for nominations

May 18, 2023

As part of its commitment to spotlighting up-and-coming fast casual brands, FastCasual is hosting its ninth annual Perfect Pitch contest Oct. 8 and is…

Former Domino's CFO joins Shake Shack's board of directors

May 16, 2023

Shake Shack Inc. has entered a cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital LLC, an investment adviser, which is also one of the restaurant's largest…

Dining 2023 Update: A Location Intelligence Perspective

During this free webinar, we leveraged the latest location intelligence to help understand the trends driving the full-service and wider dining sectors, from…

Scooter's Coffee exec: 3 ways to inspire your customers to spend more

Upselling. It's a way to increase your sales without increasing the number of customers you serve. But for a lot of consumers, it's a dirty word that often…

Highlights: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2023

This past March, restaurant industry leaders gathered in Miami for the 7th annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Fast casual industry growing strong

May 15, 2023

The fast casual restaurant market witll grow from $186.27 billion from 2021 to 2026 at a CAGR of 12.41%, according to a report from Technavio's, which revealed…

Cinnaholic on a roll to bring joy of signature sweets to the world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cinnaholic has more than 87 units. The signature roll brand is far from the typical sweet snack. It offers a completely customizable menu of rolls and desserts…

Star Micronics & ClearTEQ Provide Optimal POS Solution To Specialty Market East Meats West

Star Micronics & ClearTEQ partner together to provide an optimal POS solution to specialty market and small business, East Meats West

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Star Micronics CloudPRNT: Exploring A New Era Of POS Technology In Retail And Hospitality

CloudPRNT technology by Star Micronics allows Star printers to print from cloud-based software, helping with omnichannel and online ordering.

Wingstop celebrates 2,000th opening

May 9, 2023

Dallas-based Wingstop is celebrating its 2,000th opening by releasing a list of "2,000 Ways to Wingstop," highlighting ways to experience flavor in various…

Rush Bowls founder reveals 3 ways for fast casuals to stay competitive

The state of the fast casual market is continually evolving, as it caters to customer preferences, food trends and innovative ingredients year-over-year. It's…

Loyalty programs help increase restaurant's bottom line

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Loyalty programs have become bigger, better and more intuitive than ever. Rewards programs help a guest feel wanted and special, encourage repeat visits and…